On November 20, multiple foreign media outlets suddenly broke the news that Trump has officially approved the newly drafted "28-point Peace Plan" between the US and Russia.

From the disclosed terms, the main content is to require Ukraine to give up the territory of the eastern Donbas region, the size of the Ukrainian army must be cut to within 600,000 people, the Ukrainian constitution must include a clause stating "never join NATO," and invite Russia to rejoin G8.

It is not difficult to see that this is extremely humiliating for Ukraine, equivalent to being directly "sold out."

It is reported that this plan, pushed by the Trump administration and drafted by the US Middle East envoy Wittkow, had already entered secret negotiations in late October.

Currently, the US has set a "dead line" for Zelensky, requiring him to sign it before Thanksgiving next Thursday, and hoping to send the agreement to Moscow later this month, completing all procedures by early December.

It can be seen that the process is very urgent, leaving no room for Ukraine to catch its breath.

So what's the reaction from Ukraine? The Ukrainian side said that Zelensky has received the draft of the peace plan from the US, and will discuss this matter with Trump in the coming days.

And facing this "peace treaty" that has crossed all red lines, Zelensky, who once promised "never trade territory," has completely lost his previous toughness.

On November 21, Zelensky posted a video statement on X, saying that the US provided the key points of the plan to end the war, which was the US's idea, and he also stated Ukraine's core principles, both sides agreed to let teams further refine it for implementation, and mentioned that he is ready to cooperate earnestly with the US, Europe, and other partners.

Neither agreeing nor firmly refusing, it is clear to everyone that Zelensky is at a loss.

The US is pressing hard, Trump has given a tight schedule, while corruption scandals are causing a stir domestically, the public's support is fading, and the front lines are losing, if they continue to hold on, there may be no room left for negotiation.

In recent days, a corruption scandal involving $100 million has exploded in Ukraine, causing public unrest. Evidence such as travel bags full of cash, recordings of officials laundering money, and a "golden toilet" in a luxurious apartment have been exposed, two ministers were forced to resign, and Zelensky's ruling foundation has suffered a heavy blow.

At the front, the Ukrainian eastern front is retreating step by step, Russian forces are advancing, and Western aid is wavering. EU countries are caught in economic and defense dilemmas due to long-term support for Ukraine, and even the Hungarian Prime Minister openly criticized Ukraine's corruption issues.

What is the reaction from the Russian side? So far, Putin himself has not made any public comments on this issue.

But on November 20, Putin, dressed in military uniform, held a military meeting at the Russian military command post, denounced the Ukrainian leadership as a "criminal gang sitting on a golden toilet," mocking them for "only caring about making money, not caring about the lives of soldiers and civilians."

This is really hitting the heart.

Meanwhile, the EU has been completely excluded from this deal, and currently can only urgently call for "negotiations to include Europe and Ukraine."

Trump is rushing to wrap things up before the end of the year, with his own calculations.

On one hand, the US faces many internal problems, and he needs a "diplomatic achievement" that can be showcased; on the other hand, the US probably wants to quickly withdraw and shift strategic focus to the Asia-Pacific, concentrating on dealing with China.

Inviting Russia to rejoin the G8 is clearly not the real intention, trying to win over Russia and split Sino-Russian relations, the underlying meaning is obvious.

At present, Zelensky is standing on the edge of a cliff, this big power transaction under the banner of "peace" is likely to end with Ukraine paying the price for great power games and its own collapse, using territory, sovereignty, and dignity.

Whether Trump's aggressive timeline can be implemented rapidly on time is uncertain, but the fate of Ukraine being used as a pawn is already determined.

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